Comparison

OutLink vs Swarm VPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OutLink

This network proxy tool offers a secure and powerful way to connect to trusted servers, safeguarding your user data. It provides a simple yet effective solution for enhanced online privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Secure network proxy
  • Protect user data
  • Trusted server connection
  • Fast and reliable
  • Enhanced online privacy
Features
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Outlink is a native cross-platform proxy client for macOS and iOS, featuring 14+ proxy protocols and an exclusive P2P Overlay LAN — connect your devices into an encrypted private network across any network boundary. ■ Full Protocol Support Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria, Hysteria 2, WireGuard (with AmneziaWG), SOCKS5, HTTP/HTTPS, plus cutting-edge protocols like AnyTLS, Masque, Mieru, and Sudoku — all in one app. ■ P2P Overlay LAN (Exclusive) An end-to-end encrypted virtual LAN built on WebRTC DataChannel. Your iPhone and Mac can communicate as if on the same local network — remote desktop, file sharing, LAN gaming, all without network boundaries. ■ Hybrid Mode Run proxy and overlay LAN simultaneously — browse freely while maintaining your private device network. ■ Remote Device Control Manage VPN on your other devices right from the app: start proxy, join LAN, activate hybrid mode, or wake sleeping devices. ■ Real-time Traffic Monitor Live upload/download speeds, active connection count, and per-connection details (domain, IP, protocol) at a glance. ■ Advanced Networking · TLS 1.3 / ECH Encrypted Client Hello / Reality concealment · WebSocket / HTTP/2 / gRPC / QUIC transports · SMUX multiplexing with Brutal congestion control · TCP Fast Open / Multipath TCP · IPv4 / IPv6 selection · GeoIP and custom rule-based routing ■ Native Experience macOS menu bar controls, sidebar navigation, launch at login; iOS tab bar with system-level VPN integration. One solution, all Apple platforms. ■ Premium Subscription Monthly, quarterly, and annual plans unlock curated proxy lines and additional device quotas. · Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase · Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period · Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period · Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://violet.playstone.info/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://violet.playstone.info/termsofuse.html

About

Swarm VPN

A simple and convenient VPN service for global network access. Offers one-click connection with a minimalist and high-speed experience.

Highlights
  • One-click global connection
  • Minimalist design
  • High-speed performance
  • Convenient user experience
Features
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简洁·好用的VPN梯子。 一键连接全球网络,极简·极速·极便捷的VPN梯子。

Screenshots

OutLink4 screens
Swarm VPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

OutLink and Swarm VPN both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of OutLink's written reviews are positive against 58% of Swarm VPN's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OutLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Swarm VPN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for OutLink against 4.3 for Swarm VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of OutLink's written reviews are positive against 58% of Swarm VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OutLink ships an update every 6 weeks, Swarm VPN every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OutLink versus Swarm VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutLinkSwarm VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better4.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDjueying

Customer experience

OutLink

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Swarm VPN

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OutLink

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Membership Quarterly7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Premium Membership Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Swarm VPN

One-time3
  • Swarm 1个月$4.99
  • Swarm 一个季度$11.99
  • Swarm一年$43.99

Questions

Is OutLink free?
OutLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swarm VPN free?
Swarm VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OutLink or Swarm VPN?
OutLink is rated higher. OutLink averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Swarm VPN averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do OutLink or Swarm VPN have ads?
Neither OutLink nor Swarm VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OutLink or Swarm VPN?
OutLink ships an update every 6 weeks, and Swarm VPN every 5 weeks. Most recently, OutLink was updated on November 3, 2026 and Swarm VPN on November 3, 2026.

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